FROM THE LOCALS BLOG

Use Leap Day 2020 to participate in a Doylestown floral arrangement class, take a bike ride from Washington Crossing to New Hope, or shop for deals in Peddler’s Village! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar. Friday, February 28 Impressionism to Modernism: The…

I never thought about going on outdoor walks during the offseason; I prefer to stay home and enjoy a cup of tea with a blanket while watching the snow fall. But I’ve been on a mission to try things around Bucks County that I haven’t tried before. Walking in a winter wonderland was one of them. Despite the cold, there’s something comforting about walking trails in the winter. There are fewer people…

Get into nature and taste delicious maple syrup at Churchville Nature Center, head out and view a performance or gallery in New Hope, and become inspired at the Peddler’s Village wedding Show. Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar. Friday, February 21 Impressionism…

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Check out this awesome list of Bucks County sledding hills for a fun afternoon with the kiddos. Helen Randle Park Newtown Helen Randle Park is across the street from Bucks County Community College. In the spring, the area is heavily packed by little leaguers and softball players alike. In the winter, however, the park is a hot spot for sledders in the…

Enjoy beer, wine and spirit tastings, relax with dinner and a show and make it a long weekend in Bucks County! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar. Friday, February 14 Valentine-a-Palooza Celebrate this Valentine's Day with lots of laughs, fun & cocktails ... all…

“Let’s go around the room and share a fun fact about ourselves”. Ah, the dreaded ice breaker. I’ve learned to avoid the awkward scramble to come up with an answer by keeping a tried and true response locked and loaded: “Growing up, I went to a Revolutionary War summer camp.” For three summers at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ, my sister and I wore tri cornered hats, and marched in the…

When you live in the middle of a town like New Hope, it feels like everybody assumes you go out to eat all the time. And I get it – having so many restaurants within walking distance is super tempting. But, while we definitely do partake on occasion, since having a kid we seriously cut back on late nights out. Don’t get me wrong, I am very pro taking kids out to eat, but things get complicated…

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring for 2020—warm up this last stretch of winter with plenty of chocolate, wine and art related fun. Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar. Friday, February 7 Intro to Botanical Illustration Workshop This event is a BYOB…

Looking for the perfect date night with your loved one for Valentine's Day or the month of February in spirit of the holiday? Home to fine restaurants, an amazing arts scene and exciting nightlife, Bucks County is the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway. Plan your special date night with the unique ideas below. 1. Bucks County Playhouse and Dinner at Stella The Bucks County Playhouse opened…